2'11x4'8 Ft Vintage Afghan Hand Knotted Pile Prayer Rug | Ivory Red Striped Column Mihrab Tribal Wool Rug | Daily Prayer, Wall Hanging

About this rug

This beautifully crafted vintage Afghan hand-knotted pile prayer rug presents a striking and deeply traditional mihrab design built around a central field of tall vertical ivory cream columns, each filled with repeating rows of stylized tribal motifs — goblet-shaped vase forms, geometric cross elements, and hourglass figures — all rendered in rich deep red, dark burgundy, and burnt orange against the warm ivory ground. The column layout creates a sense of tall, soaring architecture within the rug — evoking the feeling of standing beneath the arches of a sacred space, which is precisely the spiritual intention behind this classic prayer rug format. A narrow stepped arch panel at the top of the field, flanked by two smaller column panels on either side, completes the traditional mihrab composition with elegance and symmetry.
The wide surrounding border is densely packed with repeating geometric tribal motifs — zigzag chevrons, hooked diamond shapes, and cross elements — in a fiery combination of deep red, burnt orange, dark navy, and ivory that frames the calm ivory field with bold, energetic contrast. The border design wraps the rug in layers of guard stripes, each carrying its own repeating geometric pattern, creating a richly detailed frame worthy of the sacred function this rug was made to serve. At 2'11x4'8, this prayer rug is the perfect size for daily use, and equally stunning displayed as a wall hanging or tapestry. It makes a deeply meaningful and beautiful gift for anyone who appreciates handmade tribal art, spiritual objects, or bold boho interior accents.

✅ KEY FEATURES

Type: Hand Knotted Pile Prayer Rug
Pile Height: Medium to High Pile — full, dense and lush
Origin: Afghan / Central Asian tribal tradition
Size: 2'11 x 4'8 ft
Field Color: Warm Ivory Cream with vertical column layout
Design: Striped column mihrab prayer field with vase, cross & hourglass tribal motifs
Border: Deep red, burnt orange & navy with dense zigzag and diamond geometric border
Colors: Ivory cream, deep red, burnt orange, dark burgundy, navy, black
Material: Wool pile on wool foundation
Fringe: Natural ivory wool fringe on both ends
Condition: Vintage with vibrant color and excellent pile density
Use Cases: Daily prayer use, wall hanging tapestry, boho living room, bedroom accent, meaningful gift, collector's piece